Elixir of the Gods

Albert Menacher, Diego Garibay Petersen, Cate Czerwinski•www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com

Follow three passionate Agave spirit enthusiasts into the world of Mezcal, Bacanora, Raicilla, Sotol, Tequila and more, and tag along on their journey to learn about the culture and tradition surrounding this beautiful drink. We are Cate, Diego and Albert and of course we are going to sample what some call "Elixir of the gods"- a lot of it! A Mexican-German-American co-production, made in Berlin.

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Extra Chapter 2: Live from the Berlin Podcasting Meetup

We were invited to a podcasting meetup at "The Venue" Berlin and had the chance to share our passion. Of course we also brought a bottle so everybody could get a taste.

Mar 20, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Extra Chapter 1: Visting the "Puntas, Gracias" pop-up store

For this special chapter we were invited to a basement inside a barber shop, where the pop-up "Puntas, Gracias" is located. Christian Schrader and Tom Bullock want to make Agave spirits accessible to anybody and share their knowledge and experiences. Based on your individual preferences you can taste four different spirits in a session and they will guide you through the experience. You also can purchase bottles there. We recorded this chapter to give you a feeling for the experience.

Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Chapter 6: Sotol Tasting

The cousin of Mezcal. Traditionally a Mezcal, but now a days we know it is not an Agave, but a Dasylirion. The plants are very similar and in this chapter we will try to explain the differences between them. We will be trying the same brand, but different varieties of Dasylirions, which is not something that was common in the past years. - La Higuera Leiophyllum - La Higuera Wheeleri - La Higuera Cedrosanum

Dec 19, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Chapter 5: Bacanora Tasting

We will be trying Bacanoras the pride of the north. Typically a Mezcal, but with its own local Appellation. The Plant in this case is an Angustifolia, but the subspecies is Pacifica. Not a very common drink, but give it a try, you might like it. - Bacanora Cielo Rojo - Bacanora Yoowe - Bacanora Rancho Tepúa

Dec 18, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Chapter 4: How to read the Label

In this chapter we are going to go for the methods. We have seen the process but now we go a bit deeper. The methods are the different techniques used for each stage of the process. The method begins with the Jima, the different tools used for cutting. The cooking, the different ovens. The mashing, how do they mash the plant once its cooked. The fermentation, times, tools, yeasts, etc. The distillation, most common techniques per region.

Dec 17, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Chapter 3: Espadin Tasting

Espadin subspecies tasting. 3 Different Espadines, from different regions, with different techniques. - Raicilla La Venenosa Tabernas - Mezcal Mina Real Blanco - Mezcal Fidencio Clásico

Dec 16, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Chapter 2: From the seed to the bottle

The goal is to try and give you an idea of the process Agave distills go through to become Spirits. The process is complicated but very interesting. If you know the process for other distills, then it will not be so hard grasp the idea, but each distill has its own characteristics. The 3 most important factors: The Plant: The star of the show, which variety of Agave is being used. The Terroir: The territory and the soil were the plant grows. The Hand: The technique and the personal touch of the ...

Dec 15, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Chapter 1: The Basics

In this first chapter we will try to differentiate the Agave distills, uncover some myths, and explain how to drink it. We will give some information about the Appellations of origin and explain a bit about the complexity and variety of the Agave plant.

Dec 14, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Chapter 0: Teaser

Hi, we are Diego and Albert and we would like to share our passion for the world of Agave spirits with you.

Nov 17, 2018•3 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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